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Which of the following is not a characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
- Presence of autoantibodies
- Inappropriate immune response against self-antigens
- Tissue damage caused by immune system
- Inherited from parents (correct)
What is the primary role of T lymphocytes in the immune system?
What is the primary role of T lymphocytes in the immune system?
- Phagocytosis of pathogens
- Cell-mediated immunity (correct)
- Activation of B lymphocytes
- Produce antibodies
Which of the following cells is responsible for the production of antibodies in the immune response?
Which of the following cells is responsible for the production of antibodies in the immune response?
- T lymphocytes
- Natural killer cells
- B lymphocytes (correct)
- Macrophages
In which phase of an immune response does clonal expansion of lymphocytes occur?
In which phase of an immune response does clonal expansion of lymphocytes occur?
What is the main purpose of histamine release during an allergic reaction?
What is the main purpose of histamine release during an allergic reaction?